Authors

Hanna B. Limbo*
Davao del Sur State College – Institute of Teacher Education
Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Email: limbohannab21@gmail.com

Jovanie Kief M. Putong, LPT, MAPS
Davao del Sur State College – Institute of Teacher Education
Digos City, Davao del Sur
Email: jovanie.putong@dssc.edu.ph

Abstract

This study explores the awareness of cultural heritage among Social Studies students in Davao del Sur particularly the three institutions namely, University of Mindanao – Digos College (UMDC), Southeastern College of Padada, Inc. (SC), and Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), addressing a gap in understanding and valuing cultural heritage among students in different institutions. In addition, utilizing a descriptive-comparative and descriptive-correlational approach, this study surveyed 306 students across three educational institutions examining their awareness and knowledge levels on cultural heritage. The analysis also investigated potential differences based on demographics, such as sex, institution, year level, and socioeconomic status. Results revealed that the students exhibit a moderate awareness and knowledge about cultural heritages. In the analysis of the differences on the awareness and knowledge based on their demographic profile, it showed that there is no significant difference on the students’ level of awareness and knowledge about cultural heritage in terms of students’ sex, institution, and socioeconomic status. However, in the year level, a significant difference was found among the students’ awareness and knowledge about cultural heritages. Additionally, a significant relationship was reported in correlation between students’ level of awareness about cultural heritages and their level of knowledge. Thus, the study recommends enhancing and improving the integration of cultural heritage education within social studies subjects and promoting community-based activities that actively engage students with local historical sites and cultural traditions. By fostering hands-on learning and involvement in heritage education, these may contribute to a deeper and more understanding of cultural heritage among students.

Keywords: students’ awareness and perceptions, knowledge, historical sites, cultural heritages

*Corresponding author

DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0404655

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Limbo, H. B., & Putong, J. K. M. (2025). The level of social studies students on historical sites and cultural heritages. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 4 (4), 7157-7170. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0404655

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